In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Spain, May 22-May 29, 2023
Tina Turner (in Switzerland); German actress Simone Thoma, musician/screenwriter Xao Seffcheque; German-Austrian artist Renald Deppe; Slovak actor Daniel Heriban; Spanish actress Rocío Borrallo; more
FRANCE
Rugby Union: former Catalan referee Didier Mené has died
May 26, 2023
He was an international referee, one of the best in France at the beginning of the 2000s, but also an international referee, with twelve matches managed between 1994 and 2001. Then, a few years later, from 2009 to 2016, boss of French referees. The Catalan Didier Led died, this Friday, May 26, at the age of 59. He died this Friday, May 26 of a heart attack. He was, in life outside rugby, director of operations at Luxel, operator of the oil terminals of Fos-sur-mer and the oil port of Marseille. He was also national and international president of Mase, a network that aims to improve the health and safety of employees in companies.
Lyon: an HCL employee suffering from a heart attack alone at his workstation
May 26, 2023
Emotions have been running high at the Edouard-Herriot Hospital in Lyon since last week. This after the announcement of the death of an worker of the Civil Hospice of Lyon. The victim, whose age is still unknown, was killed on Thursday evening by a heart attack while she was at her workstation, in charge of the entrance counter of the parking lot of the health facility. According to Actu Lyon, who questioned the management, a visitor blocked by the barrier in her vehicle alerted the medical teams, who could not save the unfortunate woman.
75-year-old woman dies on the Wissant seawall
May 26, 2023
A drama just took place in the town of Wissant. The emergency services had to intervene on Friday, May 26 at around 15:50 to provide assistance to a 75-year-old woman on the Wissant embankment near the Gris-Nez square. It was a resident of the commune who called the fire brigade. The victim, of Belgian origin, had a heart attack and was in an absolute emergency. She was accompanied by her husband. She died some time after this cardiac malaise.
BELGIUM
A pharmacist “died suddenly”:
Harelbeke pharmacist Sofie De Pessemier (49) died of young dementia:
May 23, 2023
Sofie De Pessemier from Harelbeke passed away at the age of 49, barely four years after she was told that she suffered from young-onset dementia. On Saturday night, her husband Hans Piepers (50) and her children Ibe (22), Kas (20) and Ferre (18) had to say goodbye to their incredibly strong and caring wife and mother. “Nobody expected it to go so fast,” says Sophie's only daughter Ibe. Until her diagnosis, Sofie was head pharmacist at De Geyter pharmacy in Harelbeke. Until recently, husband Hans Piepers worked as General Manager in Deerlijk, but now holds that position in Harelbeke. In 2020, a year after Sofie's diagnosis, Hans testified in our newspaper about how their family handled the whole situation. At that time it was anything but clear what the future would look like. Sofie suffered from posterior cortical atrophy, a very rare form of Alzheimer's with an uncertain prognosis.
VT Lendelede mourns former coach and youth coordinator Didier Bourgeois (66)
May 21, 2023
Volley team Lendelede has to say goodbye to Didier Bourgeois, who spent years supporting youth work and also coached various teams. Son Grégoire Bourgeois met his wife in Lendelede and is now also a trainer at the club. Didier Bourgeois helped usher in the heyday of VT Lendelede. He himself was a trainer of the Ladies A-team, but the volleyball coach, who lives in Komen, also trained many youth players technically. Son Grégoire followed his father to Lendelede as a player and is now also a coach there. Didier Bourgeois passed away unexpectedly.
No cause of death reported.
Eduard Vanderscheuren, 41
May 28, 2023
Lived in: Merelbeke. Born in Gent 12 august 1981. Died in Merelbeke 27 May 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Ludwig Vanden Eynde, 75
May 22, 2023
Ludwig was born in Roeselare on November 29, 1947 and died unexpectedly in the AZ Delta on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Rina Pottier, 62
May 21, 2023
Rina Pottier
Born in Ostend on January 26, 1961 and passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
An adman “died suddenly”:
Jorn Kruijsen, 51
May 23, 2023
On May 18, 2023, Jorn Kruijsen, Executive Creative Director and partner of the Alfred agency, passed away unexpectedly. Alfred announces that. Kruijsen turned 51 years old. With Jeroen van de Sande, Alfred's partner, among others, he is good for a huge range of award-winning and well-known concepts, such as the legendary Walk-in Fridge commercial for Heineken. His older brother artist Ottograph confirms the sad news.
No cause of death reported.
An insurance exec “died suddenly”:
NBVA director and insurance man Johan van der Schoot passed away unexpectedly
May 26, 2023
Johan van der Schoot passed away unexpectedly last Monday. He turned 67 years old. From 1982 to 1995, Johan van der Schoot worked at the NBVA, the branch organization that eventually merged with sister organization in what is now Adfiz, initially as legal adviser and head of the then union office, and later as administrative secretary and director. After the NBVA, Johan made the switch to the insurance side, where he worked from 1995 until the autumn of 2022 as Director of Communications Public Affairs & Intermediary Affairs at ASR (formerly Fortis Verzekeringen), three of which were also Secretary to the Board of Directors of Fortis Verzekeringen. After his insurance period he was active as an independent consultant and also for 7.5 years as alderman for Sustainability & Countryside at the Municipality of Oss.
No cause of death reported.
Dutch tourist collapses and dies in Taormina
May 26, 2023
Tragedy in Taormina where a man visiting the city died. Yesterday afternoon, a 74-year-old Dutch tourist suddenly collapsed during an excursion in the Madonna della Rocca area. The man was part of a group of 15 people from the same nation, who were visiting the splendid Etna area. Unfortunately, during the visit to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca, the man was seized by a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite attempts to save his life, the man died on the spot. The police and 118 health personnel immediately arrived at the scene of the drama, but despite all the effort, the man never recovered. The Carabinieri of the Compagnia di Taormina have launched an investigation to establish the causes of death and the circumstances of the event.
Deceased person pulled from water in the Beverwaard
May 25, 2023
Rotterdam - The fire brigade removed a deceased person from the water at the Oude Watering in the Beverwaard on Thursday afternoon, May 25 around 12.35 pm. The report led to a large deployment of emergency services. The divers of the fire service went into the water to get the victim out of the water. An air ambulance was called in but was soon cancelled. It is still unclear what caused the person to end up in the water. The police will investigate this.
No age or cause of death reported.
Peggy Melica Herkul, 44
May 22, 2023
Deeply saddened, but grateful for all the good she has given us. We unexpectedly had to say goodbye to our dear daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and niece Peggy Melica Herkul.
No cause of death reported.
GERMANY
The actress Simone Thoma has died
May 25, 2023
The actress and director Simone Thoma is dead. As the Theater an der Ruhr reports, Thoma died on Tuesday after a short, serious illness. She turned 56 years old. "Her death affects us deeply – the theater is losing not only an outstanding artist, but also a sensitive and highly valued fellow human being," says the message of the Theater an der Ruhr. "The depth and unconditionality of her approaches to the theater made her an extraordinary author of idiosyncratic and touching characters. Her extraordinary ability to listen to herself led to a clarity of thinking. Simone Thoma thus became a driving force of many productions. With her acting she has inspired us and many people."
No cause of death reported.
Musician and screenwriter Xao Seffcheque has died
May 28, 2023
The musician, punk chronicler and screenwriter Xao Seffcheque, who was born in Graz and most recently lived in Cologne, has died. He died at the age of 67, reported the "Kaput" magazine. Born as Alexander Sevcheck, he moved to Düsseldorf at the end of the 1970s and became part of the cultural and music scene there. Seffcheque worked on the one hand as a music journalist, on the other hand as a musician, both as a solo artist and as a member of various bands. In addition to his musical work and journalistic work, Seffcheque devoted himself to screenwriting. He wrote scripts for TV films such as "Tatort", but was also involved in cinema productions such as "Die Kleinen und die Bösen" and "Postings". As a lecturer for screenwriting and dramaturgy, he taught in Cologne and Darmstadt, among others.
No cause of death reported.
Commentator Fuss says an emotional goodbye to Sky assistant Michael Morhardt
May 27, 2023
Mourning for Michael Morhardt. The Sky assistant has died unexpectedly at the age of 55. He was supposed to be in action on Saturday next to Wolff-Christoph Fuss at the match between Dortmund and Mainz. Morhardt died of the consequences of a heart attack on vacation in Mallorca. With tears in his eyes, Sky commentator Jörg Dahlmann mourned his long-time friend and colleague. "A man has passed away who may have been my best friend. Michael was perhaps the man with the kindest heart I have ever known, " Dahlmann said on Instagram and continued: "I am incredibly sad about this. Michael, we will always be thinking about you, but still it's just terrible that you left us so early.“
Lloyd Managing Director Jörg Wetzel has died
May 26, 2023
Jörg Wetzel, Managing Director at Lloyd, has died at the age of 53. He was “suddenly and unexpectedly taken out of life” on May 18, Lloyd announced on Friday. The management, works council and employees of the German shoe supplier are deeply affected. "With Jörg Wetzel, I am not only losing a more than valued colleague, but also a good friend," said Andreas Schaller, spokesman for the management. Lloyd is losing an outstanding managing director, who in recent years has kept the company on top with all his strength and brought it forward. We will never forget his competence, his joie de vivre and his humanity.“
No cause of death reported.
Fan dies at punk rock band concert
May 26, 2023
Actually, the punk rock band Untastbar should have given a concert at the Capitol in Hanover last week. But during the performance of the opening band Willkuer, a man in the audience collapsed. He was "transported under resuscitation" and taken to a hospital, the musicians write on their Facebook page. After the incident, they canceled the concert and stopped performing. "We don't feel able to play a concert and celebrate with you under these circumstances," they explained on the social network. On Sunday, the band announced that the man had died. "We wish his relatives and friends our sincere condolences and a lot of strength at this difficult time."
No age or cause of death reported.
Berliner collapses while jogging - dead!
May 21, 1202
A Berliner was out jogging on the outskirts of Neu-Lindenberg on Friday – until he collapsed there while running. Paramedics were called to Birkholzer Allee. According to the police, they could no longer detect any vital functions when they arrived. The resuscitation measures also no longer helped. The emergency doctor could only determine the death. The man did not have any identification with him, his identity remained unknown at first. According to the police, it was only through extensive investigations that the identity of the 63-year-old Berliner could be clarified, and his wife informed.
No cause of death reported.
Female driver dies after medical emergency
May 26, 2023
Emergency services had to deal with gawkers. The incident took place in the main street at about 12.50 pm. Due to a medical emergency, the 61-year-old collapsed at the wheel of her vehicle and subsequently had to receive emergency medical care. The passenger was able to intervene and bring the vehicle to a standstill without a collision. In the course of further medical care, the woman later died in a nearby hospital. During the operation, there was an increased number of passers-by and spectators. In this context, the police again ask to refrain from photographing such situations. This applies in particular to photos showing the persons concerned. Even the production of such images can constitute a criminal offence in individual cases.
No cause of death reported.
48-year-old man retrieved dead from sea
May 28, 2023
It was around 20.30 when the accident happened: a 48-year-old was observed as he suddenly went under. Numerous emergency services were immediately alerted to the Strandbad Auensee, a popular recreation area. His companions rushed to him and brought him to the shore. But the resuscitation was unsuccessful. Police spokeswoman Antje Hoppen told BILD: "The alarmed rescuers did not manage to bring the 48-year-old back to life". The operation ended tragically: the swimmer died at the scene of the accident. Why the man suddenly went down is now being investigated. A health problem cannot be ruled out as a possible cause at the moment. One of the helpers (45) needed medical treatment.
No cause of death reported.
AUSTRIA
German-Austrian multi-artist Renald Deppe (67) has died
May 29, 2023
He was a composer, jazz musician, visual artist and much more and left his mark on his adopted home of Vienna: Renald Deppe, advocate of "cultural spectacle configuration music", died at the age of 67. "The composer, jazz musician and visual artist Renald Deppe is dead. As the family confirmed to Ö1, he succumbed to his severe cancer today," says the ORF website. He was a musician, composer and founder as well as director of various festivals. As a saxophonist and clarinetist he has worked both solo and in ensembles in the fields of classical, contemporary and improvised music. As the founder and artistic director of numerous series of events, it was soon impossible to imagine life without him in his adopted home of Vienna after his studies.
SWITZERLAND
Tina Turner’s Cause of death Revealed 1 Day After Singer Dies at 83
May 25, 2023
Tina Turner 's cause of death has been revealed one day after she passed away at age 83. A rep for the legendary musician confirmed to the Daily Mail on Thursday, May 25, that Turner died of natural causes. News broke on Wednesday, May 24, that the "Private Dancer" artist — known to fans across the globe as the Queen of Rock 'n Roll — died at her home in Switzerland after suffering from an undisclosed illness. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner," read a statement shared via Turner's social media accounts on Wednesday. "With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."
No cause of death reported.
NORWAY
Intelligence expert Kjetil Hatlebrekke (53) has died
May 27, 2023
Intelligence expert Kjetil Hatlebrekke (53) has died after a long illness. Hatlebrekke has worked in the Military Intelligence Service for over 24 years. He has been both an operator and instructor in what is called the Section for special collection. His last role was as director of the service.
Link
Hatlebrekke’s cancer was diagnosed "a bit over 2 years ago":
https://www.nrk.no/norge/_-uforstaelig-at-loddtrekning-skal-avgjore-kreftbehandling-1.16378310
Last October, Glenn Holt died suddenly and unexpectedly
May 23, 2023
The 43-year-old was at football training with his son this Saturday in October, 2022. Later in the day, the whole family of five went for out a family birthday. Glenn, his wife Helene Holt and their three children Hedda (8), Henrik (10) and Jørgen (12). In the afternoon they walked together the five minutes to Sæter torg to shop for the Saturday evening. Helene remembers that Glenn wanted to do an extra round with the goods in the bag when they were going home. To get some exercise. The family spent the evening at home in their house in Munkerud. They watched TV together. Then Helene, Glenn's girlfriend of 20 years, said good night and went to bed. It was the last time she saw him alive. The next day, Helene woke up to Glenn's alarm going off. The ringtone on his cell phone that always woke him up. But now the sound was far away. It rang and rang. She looked at the clock, it was 8:30. It was not unusual for Glenn to have to get up early on a Sunday, he often had to go to soccer matches and training with the children. But why doesn't he turn it off? And why isn't he in bed? Then she hears her son's voice from downstairs in the living room. He has found the father lying on the floor by the sofa. During the night, Glenn Holt's heart has stopped. Helene says that the heart failure came on suddenly and unexpectedly. Her strong and fit husband, who lived and breathed for the children and sports, had sometimes felt something hurt in his chest. But a check-up with a doctor earlier that autumn had not revealed an increased risk of heart failure.
No cause of death reported.
POLAND
A policeman “died suddenly”:
The 41-year-old died suddenly during the night. Loved ones in mourning. "Excellent policeman and good friend"
May 21, 2023
Police officers from Malbork, family and relatives of the law enforcement officer plunged into mourning. At the age of 41, junior aspirant Tristan Fijołek died suddenly. The officer has been associated with a blue uniform for the past 16 years.
No cause of death reported.
A first responder “died suddenly”:
Damian Szepelawy, a social activist, a long-time mayor of Szybowice, has died. He died suddenly at the age of 44
May 15, 2023
In Szybowice in the Prudnik commune, Damian Szepelawy (44 years old) died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 14. Since 2007, he has been continuously the mayor of this village. Professionally, he worked as a paramedic, for some time he coordinated this activity in the Prudnik hospital. Socially, he was the president of the UKS Orlik Prudnik football club. He was also a volunteer firefighter in OSP Szybowice.
No cause of death reported.
SLOVAKIA
A conductor “died suddenly”:
The Song of Names Conductor has died
May 26, 2023
I am distressed to learn of the sudden death of Jack Martin Händler, a Slovak who conducted the on-screen orchestra in the film of my novel, The Song of Names. Jack, who was 75, was the son of two concentration camp survivors. His mother, pregnant soon after the war, announced that if the child lived she would make sure he was a violinist – to replace, in some way, all who had been murdered. Jack was the founder-conductor of Solistes Européens Luxembourg,
No cause of death reported.
The well-known Slovak actor Daniel Heriban died
May 25, 2023
The popular Slovak actor and musician Daniel Heriban died on May 24, 2023 at the age of 43 in his home in Svät Jura. He had health complications and an ambulance was called to him. The cause of death is apparently cardiac arrest. For many years, viewers loved him as the legendary Ďuro Brmbalík in the comedy series Horná Dolná, where he was the partner of actress Peti Polnišová. He also starred in a series based on real events called Drůh šanča, where he played the psychiatrist Erik Hatina. He was calm, patient and perceptive.
Reported on May 16:
Favorite Mayor Dies Suddenly: The Whole City Mourns
May 16, 2023
Trenčín – At the age of 69, former mayor of Trenčín Jozef Žiška died suddenly on Monday (15/5). The Trenčín City Hall informed about this. Žiška was mayor of Trenčín for two terms from 1994 to 2002. He also ran unsuccessfully for mayor in the municipal elections of 2006 and 2014.
No cause of death reported.
CROATIA
A sad news: Cameraman Ivica Šabić died suddenly
May 23, 2023
Libertas television cameraman Ivica Šabić died suddenly at the age of 46. “It is with great regret and immense sadness that we announce that Ivica Šabić - cameraman of Libertas Television - has left us too soon. The editors of Libertas Television, Libero Portal and Glas Grada express their deepest condolences to the family. Rest in God's peace,” it says on the pages of this portal.
No cause of death reported.
BULGARIA
Black News: Suddenly 27-year-old national died and relatives are shocked: He was a star!
May 18, 2023
The young baseball player from the team "Coyotes" in Dupnitsa – Alexander Ananiev, died suddenly. The black news shocked the people. Ananiev, who turned 27 years old a few days ago, felt ill on Monday night. After an examination by a doctor on duty, the baseball player was transported to a metropolitan clinic for treatment, but died within a few hours, struma.bg informed. According to unconfirmed information, the cause is pulmonary embolism. Friends of the baseball player are shocked by the sudden death. They commented to Struma: "On Saturday and Sunday we met with Sasho. He looked good, he laughed, we talked. The black news of his death came to us like a thunderbolt, we cannot believe that our ever-smiling and sunny friend has left this world.”
SPAIN
Actress Rocío Borrallo ('La peste') dies at the age of 42 from heart failure
May 25, 2023
The Spanish acting world is mourning the death of Rocío Borrallo, one of the most influential Andalusian actresses known for her time in series such as "La peste." The actress apparently died suddenly of heart failure, causing great sorrow among her colleagues and friends, who unhesitatingly bid farewell to this "Sevillana".
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Alejandro Sordo De las Heras, creator and director of Extremadura7Días, dies
May 29, 2023
On the morning of this Sunday, May 28, Alejandro Sordo De las Heras, director of Extremadura7Días, died at the age of 40. Alejandro created 7Días in 2010, showing his entrepreneurial character after studying journalism at the University of Seville. At first, the medium was focused on local information, but little by little it expanded and in 2013 it began to report on the region until today, being a digital newspaper of reference in Extremadura. His family and friends have bid him their last goodbye at the Puente Real Mortuary in Badajoz this Monday.
No cause of death reported.
The photographer Ángel Ríos dies at the age of 68
May 29, 2023
This morning, the well-known photographer from Puente Genil, Ángel Ríos, lost his life at 68 years of age, a profession that he developed for decades. Thousands of pontanos have passed through his studio on Aguilar street and his camera lenses have collected thousands of moments from the history of Puente Genil. Married, father of two daughters and proud grandfather of his grandchildren.
No cause of death reported.
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Former soccer player Pablo Juan Beascoechea dies at the age of 36
May 26, 2023
The sports world once again mourns a sudden death. Former soccer player Pablo Juan Beascoechea, 36, a native of Cangas, collapsed last Tuesday while attending to some clients at the clinic where he worked. Despite the efforts of health services, the young man known as "Vasco" lost his life, causing a huge shock in the world of sport.
No cause of death reported.
Antoni Flores, ERC deputy in the Catalan Parliament, dies at sixty
May 22, 2023
Antoni Flores, ERC deputy in the Catalan Parliament and second deputy mayor of Tremp (Lleida), has died suddenly this Monday, a death that the president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, has lamented: "A good person is leaving, made of stone chopped and committed to the Pyrenees”. Flores (Tremp, 1963), a mechanical industrial technical engineer, joined the ERC in 1992 and was a councilor in his municipality since 2015 and second deputy mayor since 2019, in addition to being part of the list in Tremp for these municipal elections on 28 of May. President of the ERC Regional Federation in Pallars Jussà and vice-president of the Regional Council, he was also elected deputy in the Catalan Parliament in 2021, after being ERC number four for the Lleida demarcation.
No cause of death reported.
Second man dies in Avilés in less than six months while practicing sports in a gym
May 13, 2023
A 59-year-old man died yesterday at noon in a sports center he was a member of in Fuero de Avilés street, after having completed a physical exercise session. The deceased was going to the changing room area of the sports complex to shower when he felt unwell, for which he was initially assisted by personnel from the center.
No cause of death reported.